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Title: Eek what have I got myself into
Post by: Johno753 on March 12, 2018, 01:37 PM

So after buying the kit and letting it sit on the shelf while getting other bits fixed I have finally started the megasquirt install on the 110,  this was running a 3.9 on carbs. Let the games begin.

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Post by: Red90 on March 12, 2018, 05:24 PM

So Fancy Johno!!  ;D

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Post by: SpeedyJ on March 12, 2018, 05:38 PM

That's awesome. Make sure you keep us updated.

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Post by: binch on March 13, 2018, 12:24 AM

Yes....keep us updated sir!!!!! ;D

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Post by: Johno753 on March 14, 2018, 07:35 AM

So after getting the cubby box out and placing the ecu,relay board and edits it was time to start on the electrickery and start running wires. Started at the easy spot of the injectors.

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Post by: binch on March 14, 2018, 11:31 PM

The wire you are using....is that like "door bell" wire?

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Post by: Johno753 on March 15, 2018, 06:27 AM

All the wire so far has been 1.2mm do have some thicker ones coming up

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Post by: headdamage on March 15, 2018, 01:29 PM

You could skip the wire and still get injection with a diesel ;)

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Post by: binch on March 15, 2018, 06:32 PM

ROFL!!!

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Post by: Matt H on March 15, 2018, 08:12 PM

Driving TDI diesels all the time makes me miss the power and endless torque curve of the V8 in my Mighty Range Rover!
Looking forward to seeing the beast. Are you planning on an exhaust upgrade as well? I saw a V8 110 in the UK that was supercharged, megasquirt injection with a true dual exhaust system installed. It sounded fantastic!

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Post by: Johno753 on March 15, 2018, 08:25 PM

Once it's running it'll get a shiny new exhaust but maybe a 2 into 1 instead of dual pipes got other issues at the mo lol

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Post by: Rosco on March 16, 2018, 07:43 PM

You're making me want to stick the supercharger on mine now..that would finish off the MS3 nicely

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Post by: Johno753 on March 17, 2018, 11:24 AM

Do it, you know you want too  :D
Then there's the NOS lol

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Post by: headdamage on March 17, 2018, 12:49 PM

Lower the suspension and get some low profile tires to? ;)

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Post by: Already a Rover on March 19, 2018, 01:25 PM

Exciting!  I'm heading into putting F-I into my Series 2a.  More parts ordered today.  "Should" be quite simple - using a pressure sensor to vary the speed of the pump, so no surge tank.  And an ECU which learns how to optomise settings.  I bought a TBI from a 2.0L Ford at the junkyard which bolts right on, and has a sideways intake - bonus - easy!! (plus sensors... ...not so easy).  If anyone has any experience with this, feel free to chime-in.  Ooops, that would be thread-jacking.  PM me.  Likely I'll put some updates on Guns and Rovers.

The good news is a friend is using the same set-up on his VW van, so I will be helping him, then getting it set-up on my Rover.  I think I currently have about 90 hp.  Imagine getting 'good' gas mileage too!  I think it currently gets a bit over 20mpg hwy. In the summer, on a good day.

Jim

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Post by: Johno753 on March 20, 2018, 07:45 PM

Well after a few issues the work carried on. Had to flip the plenum due to the heater unit I have which meant changing rocker covers around and a bracket or two. But carried on wiring today managed to get most of the sensors in and wires terminated at the relay board.

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Post by: Johno753 on March 20, 2018, 07:47 PM

Couple more

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Post by: Red90 on March 20, 2018, 08:14 PM

When we did EFI on Keith's truck, we flipped the intake as well.  Gives you a 6.E displacement.   ;D

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Post by: Johno753 on March 20, 2018, 08:54 PM

Cool extra benefits lol it just wouldn't fit the other way

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Post by: Johno753 on April 07, 2018, 11:54 PM

So after some fun and games maybe a little bit of swearing too I finally got the wiring finished, the coolant pipes reworked and then make the air filter brackets work we were finally ready to turn the key ..... well it turned over nicely but didn't fire

Lots of second guessing and double checking connections still didn't want to run.
Had the vr sensor wired the wrong way, hooked up the laptop turned the key and were now running.

Solder up a few connections put the dash back together, take the harness off and wrap it put it all back together again including the radiator, fan and brackets.

Just a couple of issues to sort out now one little coolant leak to fix and the computer isn't seeing the temp sensor so it's over fuelling.now the fun begins with playing with the mega tune.

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Post by: Already a Rover on April 10, 2018, 12:19 PM

Great!  Will look over previous posts with interest.  My VW friend has slowed down his efforts, so my project is similarly delayed.

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Post by: 5spd on April 14, 2018, 11:34 PM

looking forward to seeing, hearing, learning a bit more about this beast Johno!  was hoping to see you cruise by today...